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Calea Moşilor is both a historic street and a major road in Bucharest, Romania. It runs from the back of the Cocor Shopping Mall (near Piața Unirii) to Obor. The street is divided into two distinct parts. East of the intersection with Carol I Boulevard the street has two lanes and consists of apartment blocks build during the communist era, while West of the intersection with Carol I Boulevard the street has only one lane and consists of houses build in the 19th century.

History
Calea Moşilor (Podul Târgului din Afară) was one of the most important streets in Bucharest since its early days. It connected Curtea Veche, near the now demolished Piaţa Sf. Anton in the old city center, to Târgului din Afară, a big fair outside of the city. The street then continued East to major cities in Moldova. Calea Moşilor was the first street in Romania paved with rock in 1825.

Transportation
RATB tram line 21 runs along the street. Tram line 16 and trolleybus 66 also serve parts of the street.